Search Results for: calories

People with higher levels of liver fat may be more at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared to those with lower levels. New research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) found that the amount of liver fat stored in the organ may be related to diabetes, regardless of their ...click here to read more

Diabetes will, or at least should, change the way you eat. Managing blood sugar can become a life or death situation, and diabetics have a much higher risk for heart disease and other heart-related risks than the general population. Tack on the risk of losing vision and limbs, and you can imagine why controlling the ...click here to read more

Exercise is part of a heart-healthy lifestyle, but is building muscle really the best way to go? According to a new study, losing fat seems like it’s far more important to heart health than adding strength and muscle. That isn’t to say that muscle is bad for heart health or that it isn’t beneficial in ...click here to read more

There are a lot of nuts that rise to the top of the “healthiest nut” category depending on what you’re looking for. Although you’re unlikely to run into an unhealthy nut, walnuts may have a slight edge when talking about heart health. Oh, and I should say the former sentences are true only if we’re ...click here to read more

A pecan-enriched diet has been found to reduce cholesterol in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease. A new study conducted by researchers in the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences has been able to link the consumption of pecans to significant improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. “This ...click here to read more

It’s easy to get weight and fat confused. People think that weight gain is inherently bad, yet adding a few pounds to the scale may be to your benefit, as long as it’s done in the right fashion. For example, let’s say you’ve recently begun a resistance training program to build some strength and muscle. ...click here to read more

The advice about how to lower cholesterol can get boring. Eat less red meat, ditch processed food, and cut the sugar. I’m sure you get it by now. But that’s not all you can do. There are a variety of tools that can help you reduce cholesterol and lower triglycerides to improve heart health, quality ...click here to read more

It might be hard to imagine, but you may be able to significantly improve your health by eating a few less chips and less than a cola per day. Even if you’ve been eating poorly for decades and living a largely sedentary life. New research is showing that obese seniors who cut just 250 calories ...click here to read more

Avoid cardiovascular disease by ditching the sweets. This is the suggestion from a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine that looked at two common dietary patterns in British adults. As one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK, cardiovascular disease can be caused by poor diet. Unfortunately, the most ...click here to read more

Snacking can be a regular part of summer. While you’re sitting outside on the porch, deck, dock, or beach, you’ve likely got a little something to peck at, as well. Snacks keep you feeling full and compliment a nice summer beverage. But they can also act as a source of some dangerous calories. Potato chips ...click here to read more

Suffering from Crohn’s can be a truly painful and debilitating experience. It also makes every food choice a significant one because even the slightest disruption to a sensitive digestive system can trigger a furious response. Diet may play a role in the severity of symptoms people with Crohn’s disease feel. New research is showing a ...click here to read more

You need to eat more fiber. How do I know? Because recent research suggests that fewer than 1 in 10 American adults are eating enough of it. Avoiding fiber is risky behavior. Too little can lead to digestive troubles like diarrhea and constipation, an unhealthy population of gut flora, higher blood pressure, cholesterol, and a ...click here to read more

If you’ve got high blood pressure or are concerned about getting there, take a bit of comfort in knowing that blood pressure is not permanent. High blood pressure today can be low in the future if you’re willing to put in some work. Managing or reducing high blood pressure is not particularly complex. However, it ...click here to read more

Can you eat your way to more energy? Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is an essential nutrient found in virtually every cell in your body. But with age, the amount you can produce diminishes. Many turn to supplements to fill the void, but can you get CoQ10 from food? Just why are people concerned about CoQ10? ...click here to read more